iPhone 5s

Apple’s M7 Motion Coprocessor

Posted November 14th, 2013 by Nick Markman in News

Yesterday, I was using the Maps app on my iPhone 5s to get directions while driving to a friend’s house. I parked my car a few blocks away and proceeded to walk the rest of the distance. To my surprise, Maps immediately switched from driving to walking directions as I walked away from my vehicle. How did my 5s know to do this? The answer lies in Apple’s new M7 motion chip. Pushing the limits of how “smart” a smartphone can be, the M7 chip is redefining how our daily movements are interpreted and analyzed by technology.

Moore’s Law & The iPhone 5S / The iPhone 5S vs the Rest

Posted October 18th, 2013 by Rufus Muckala in Reviews

I noticed the other day when reviewing the new iPhone 5S that it has somewhat underwhelming numbers on its tech specs sheet. Dual core in a world of quad core phones, only 1GB of Memory, still only a 1500mAh battery¹. Compared to it's competitors, these numbers are not groundbreaking at first glance. What gives?

Apple’s Best Camera Yet – The iSight Camera of the iPhone 5s

Posted October 9th, 2013 by Nick Markman in News

Staying true to Apple’s habit of making complex technology simple and intuitive, the new iSight Camera for the iPhone 5s is a powerful tool with a multitude of new features that makes it easy for any “point-and-shoot” photographer to take stunning, high-quality pictures and videos.

While the new iSight camera still shoots in 8 megapixels - the same size as the camera in the 4s and 5 - the iPhone 5s’s photos are much sharper and of higher quality. A 15% larger photo sensor in the new iSight Camera means that although the amount of pixels in each photo is the same as previous iPhone models, the pixels are larger and therefore capture more light for more vibrant images.

AppleCare+ What is it and Why should I get it?

Posted October 7th, 2013 by David Martin in Tech Tips

As many die hard fans know, Apple stands behind each and every one of its products. It's one of the many principals that sets the company apart from other brands and a big reason people love Apple. Have an issue with your device? The standard warranty covers parts and labor for one full year with 90 days of complimentary tech support.

AppleCare+ is a one time payment of $99 and extends your coverage to two years from the original purchase date and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee plus applicable tax.

Apple September 2013 Event - The Whole Recap

Posted September 18th, 2013 by Hunter S in News

Apple's September 2013 Event unveiled two new iPhone Models, one being the iPhone 5c, a colorful, less expensive phone and the highly anticipated Phone 5s. iOS 7 was given an official public release date, September 18, 2013.